Lanett Junior High School ranked in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools in 2023, declining from #920 in 2019 to #1194 in 2023.
Math proficiency was 5% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency ranged from 15–19%, also lower than the state average of 47%.
Enrollment remained steady at around 148 students in grades 7–8, with minority enrollment at 95% and 95% of students eligible for free lunch, reflecting high socioeconomic need.
The school maintained a student–teacher ratio of 19:1 with 8 teachers serving 148 students in the 2023 school year.
Science proficiency in recent years was between 6–9%, lower than the state average, showing consistently weak performance across core subjects.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 148 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lanett Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Lanett Junior High School's student population of 148 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
148 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lanett Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lanett Junior High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1194 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
33%
11%
Black
59%
32%
White
5%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lanett Junior High School's ranking?
Lanett Junior High School is ranked #1194 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Lanett Junior High School often compared to?
Lanett Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like W O Lance Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Lanett Junior High School?
148 students attend Lanett Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Lanett Junior High School students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lanett Junior High School?
Lanett Junior High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lanett Junior High School offer ?
Lanett Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lanett Junior High School part of?
Lanett Junior High School is part of Lanett City School District.
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